These Creole Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce are marinated in zesty Creole flavors, fried to golden perfection, and served with a creamy blue cheese dipping sauce for a bold Southern appetizer.
Creole Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Creole-style chicken marinade*
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying Blue Cheese Wing Sauce (recipe follows)
- Garnish: Creole seasoning
Instructions
- Cut off and discard wing tips; cut wings in half at joint. In a large bowl, toss together wings and marinade. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, Creole seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Remove wings from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°.
- Working in batches, fry wings until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°, about 4 minutes. Let drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve hot with Blue Cheese Wing Sauce. Garnish with Creole seasoning, if desired.
Notes
Blue Cheese Wing Sauce
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise*
- 1 (4-ounce) container crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until combined. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 1 hour and for up to 1 week.
Notes
*We used Blue Plate Mayonnaise.
